Events
What happens to the animals during the harsh winter?
They suffer from hunger and food shortage. *open-ended
Which animal is known for its loyalty and hard work?
Boxer
Who is mainly responsible for spreading Napoleon's propaganda?
Squealer
The executions
What does "Four legs good, two legs bad" represent?
The animals' belief that other animals are friends, while humans are enemies. *open-ended
What do the hens do when Napoleon orders them to surrender their eggs?
They rebel by breaking their own eggs. *open-ended
Which character is most concerned about the conditions of Animal Farm, showing that they are caring and thoughtful?
Clover
What does Squealer claim about Snowball's role in Animal Farm?
He claims that Snowball was actually Mr. Jones's secret agent. *open-ended
What happens first: the hens' rebellion or the animals' confessions?
The hens' rebellion
What does the animals' song "Beasts of England" represent?
Their original dream of freedom and equality. *open-ended
What happens to the animals who confess to supposedly working with Snowball?
Napoleon has them executed. *open-ended
What does Squealer's behavior show about his character?
He is manipulative and persuasive. *open-ended
Why does Squealer use statistics, like 200%, to describe the farm's food production?
To make the animals believe that life is improving, even when they are suffering. *open-ended
Put these events in order: Frederick's attack; executions; hens' rebellion; windmill is destroyed.
Hens' rebellion, executions, Frederick's attack, windmill is destroyed.
What does the quote "Napoleon is always right" show about his control over the animals?
It shows how Napoleon has made the animals trust him without questioning his decisions *open-ended
How do Frederick's men destroy the windmill?
They blew it up with explosives. *open-ended
Which animal can still remember parts of the original Animalism and understands that something is wrong, but never speaks up?
Benjamin
How does Squealer make the destruction of the windmill sound like a victory?
He focuses on the animals defeating Frederick instead. *open-ended
What happens in the next days after the animals defeat Frederick?
They celebrate and also mourn the destroyed windmill. *open-ended
What is the significance of the changes made to the commandments?
It shows the pigs' rule over their actions. *open-ended
Why can the Battle of the Windmill be considered both a victory and a defeat?
The animals defeat the humans, but the windmill is destroyed, and many animals suffer.
How does Napoleon's character develop in these chapters?
He becomes more cruel and controlling. *open-ended
How does Napoleon blame Snowball for Animal Farm's problems?
He convinces the animals that Snowball is secretly working against them. *open-ended
Put these events in order: Frederick's fake banknotes; Battle of the Windmill; pigs drink alcohol.
Frederick's fake banknotes, Battle of the Windmill, pigs drink alcohol.
What does the pigs' increasing resemblance to humans suggest?
The pigs have become corrupted, much like the men they once fought against. *open-ended